EVENT KIT LIBRARY
Guides & Tutorials: Expert Insights & Event Planning Inspiration
Your go-to resource for practical event planning advice, from beginner basics to professional development for freelancers and start-ups.
STAFF Picks
Smart articles for every stage of planning.
New Planner Essentials
Practical guidance and basic event planning tips for those just starting out.
Event Kit Library
Whether you’re just starting out or leading large-scale events, you’ll find expert insights, downloadable tools, and step-by-step guidance to help you grow fast and plan like a pro.
Big Ideas, Tiny Budgets: The Event Creative Disconnect
Event creatives are constantly asked to deliver big visions on small budgets‚ here’s why it happens and how planners can push back with clarity.
Budgeting for Events: A Simple Framework
If budgets are stressing you out, this simple event budgeting framework will help you take control and make confident decisions.
Vendor Checklists You Actually Need
Not all checklists are created equal‚ these are the essential vendor questions and checks you shouldn’t skip.
Event Planning Mistakes to Avoid
From unclear event briefs to last-minute planning decisions, these common missteps can derail your event before it starts.
Your First 10 Steps in Event Planning
New to event planning? These 10 first steps will help you get organised, stay focused, and avoid beginner mistakes.
How to Build an Event Day Timeline
An accurate event timeline is your best planning tool‚ this guide shows you how to build one that actually works.
Emergency Kit Essentials for Every Planner
From band-aids to backup USBs, these are the items every planner should have on hand at every event.
Conference Planning Checklist: What Experienced Planners Still Miss
Here’s the conference planning checklist you didn’t know you needed.
Your Ultimate Conference Planning Checklist
Planning a conference? You need more than a to-do list. You need a system. Here’s your go-to conference planning checklist.
How to Create an Event Budget (Without the Stress)
Planning an event budget can feel like guesswork, but it doesn’t have to. Here’s how to build a smart, realistic event budget.
A Site Map Without Utilities? It’s Just a Poster
This is your reminder to create your site map as a tool, not just as a pretty picture.
What’s Always in My Car? Event Emergency Kit Essentials
I always keep an emergency event kit packed and ready to go. It lives in my car, quietly waiting to save the day.
Best Marquees and Portable Generators for Market Stalls & Food Stalls
Discover the best marquee and generator for market stall setups. DIY your event gear with ease.
DIY Event Decor Ideas on a Budget: Yes, It Can Look Amazing
Discover easy event decor and styling ideas on a budget and learn how to decorate an event space yourself—affordable, stylish, and stress-free.
Big Budgets vs. Big Ideas: Winning at Brand Activations
How can you complete against big budgets? The answer is simple: creative innovation. We share cost-effective tactics for brand activations.
Trade Show Checklist for Exhibitors
Whether you're new to trade shows or have been exhibiting for years, this Trade Show Logistics Checklist will help you stay on top of all the details.
How Do You Plan a Successful Event?
How do you plan a successful event? Ask more questions! Whether you’re new to events, or a seasoned professional, event planning questions should form an integral part of your strategy.
Tips for an Effective Event Delivery Plan
Are you leaving your event delivery logistics to chance? With just days to go before your big event, you need an effective Event Delivery Plan.
Step-by-Step Guide for the Event Run Sheet Template
Easy 5-Step method for using the Event Run Sheet Template. Enjoy a streamlined and easy flow from bump-in to bump-out. Download Free Event Run Sheet here.
25 Must-Pack Items in our Event Planner’s Emergency Kit
Despite months of planning, anything can happen on Event Day. The Event Planner’s Emergency Kit is your prepared-for-anything equipment toolkit. Use this list as your shopping list.